Keylogger (or Keystroke Logger)

October 31, 2014

This is a small post about Keylogger (or Keystroke Logger). This post will provide you some insight on Keylogger (or Keystroke Logger).

Keylogger (or Keystroke Logger)

Tracking Software that records keyboard and/or mouse activity. Keyloggers typically either store the recorded keystrokes for later retrieval or they transmit them to the remote process or person employing the keylogger. While there are some legitimate uses of keyloggers, but they are often used maliciously by attackers to surreptitiously track behavior to perform unwanted or unauthorized actions included but not limited to identity theft.

How to stay safe

There are thousand and one methods to stay safe when you are connected to the internet, but I am going to explain you some of the basic rules to stay safe on the internet.

Do not

Do not click on weird links, or links in suspicious e-mail addresses. Hackers still use the e-mail phishing method to infect unaware users with malicious code.

Do not share weird links on social media sites

Do not click on a link when someone claims that they have “personal” information on you. Instead, inform the police.

Do not click on e-mails which demand financial information. Let them call and verify first.

Do

Do check if HTTP(S) is available.

Do ask your environment for advice if you are unable to do something on your computer

Do keep your updates enabled

Do install an anti-virus

Make sure that you have your firewall enabled and configured

Make sure that you change your passwords in a frequent base.

Downloads

There are some awesome projects available which will help you to keep your Windows machine secured.

BotRevolt

This tool will monitor the connections which are made from your device. If a malicious connection is found, it will warn you and it will ask to block the IP. BotRevolt has a massive database of malicious IP’s so it will be an extra security layer for your computer.

Free Antivirus

If you are using Windows, then you are able to install the free antivirus application from Microsoft. The Microsoft Security Essentials application will keep your computer secure from known malware threats.